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Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint – Bachtel Tower loop from Wetzikon ZH

Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint – Bachtel Tower loop from Wetzikon ZH

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8

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Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint – Bachtel Tower loop from Wetzikon ZH

02:04

27.5km

680m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 12.7 km for 371 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.15 km

Forest Path in Zurich

Highlight • Forest

2

7.12 km

View of the Zurich Oberland and the Alpine chain

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

10.8 km

View of Gibswil

Highlight • Viewpoint

This refers to the Schufelberger Egg, a small "Padssübergang" (crossroads) where you have a beautiful view to the east and southwest.

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4

12.5 km

View of Lake Zurich and the Alps from Bachtel-Unterbachweid

Highlight • Viewpoint

Short bike trail / trail through the forest, then great views.

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5

12.5 km

Bachtel–Unterbachweid Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Simple, beautiful flowing trail (S1, position S2) on a hiking trail from Bachtel through the forest to Unterbachweid. From there continue on the road or on forest paths to the Bachtelspalt.

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6

13.3 km

View from Bachtel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very steep ascent of Bachtelstrasse, especially on the last 1.5 km one-way street to the summit.

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7

13.3 km

Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great hiking region in summer and winter

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8

13.5 km

Bachtel Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worthwhile goal - no matter what the season. There is a good restaurant upstairs and the view from the tower is breathtaking.

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B

27.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

9.21 km

2.19 km

434 m

363 m

307 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

8.28 km

4.85 km

969 m

114 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (1,100 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

30°C

17°C

42 %

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